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Tuesday is Open Mic with JB & Jason hosting.
Everyone is welcome.
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Tuesdays and Wednesday
5:00 to 6:30
!!!Early Bird Special!!!
15% off any Entree' (including dinner features)
Dine In Only
Wednesdays - 1/2 price wine by the glass night!
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Thursday
Karaoke

Friday Saturday
Mister Mustard Left on Franklin

December 11th: Dread34 with Blue Marble Beat opening

Party with us on New Year's Eve - Johnny Orr & SouthStation
Schedule that cartered event now. A small gathering to a large reception, we can provide you with a complete package.
Give us a call: 553-0123

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: JIMMY AYCOCK PERFORMANCE TO BENEFIT CLAYTON HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

In December, NC’s first state icon and renowned pianist, Jimmy Aycock adds The Clayton Center to his list of venues.

Jimmy Aycock will perform a Christmas Concert entitled Snow Tunes and Show Tunes at The Clayton Center on Sunday, December 6th, at 4:00 p.m. This concert benefits the Clayton Historical Association.

Mr. Aycock has had a notable career as an educator in the North Carolina public school system (including Johnston County) that spans 40 years, touching the lives of over 40,000 students with music. His career as a pianist and composer spans an impressive 50 years. Jimmy Aycock’s lifelong commitment to music and education was rewarded when he achieved the honor of becoming North Carolina’s first state icon.

Mr. Aycock and his band will be joined in this concert with a special appearance by the Piney Grove Missionary Church Youth Choir.

Tickets for the December 6th Aycock concert are $10 (General Admission), plus service fees. Tickets are available at The Clayton Center Box Office(located at 111 E. Second Street in downtown Clayton), by phone at 919-553-1737, and online at www.theclaytoncenter.com.

Proceeds from this event benefit the Clayton Historical Association (CHA). The mission of the CHA is to preserve and share the history of Clayton and to recognize and preserve the historic properties of Clayton, North Carolina. The Clayton Historical Association is funded in part by the Town of Clayton Cultural Arts Fund. For more information, contact claytonNChistory@gmail.com.

Christmas Village & Tree Lighting UPDATE #1 - Traffic Detour

The Clayton Christmas Village & Tree Lighting is this Thursday, December 3 with activities starting at 6:00 PM. The Tree Lighting ceremony will begin at 8:15 pm at Town Square and the tree will be lit at 8:30 pm sharp!

E Main Street will be closed on December 3 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm from Smith Street to N O'Neil Street. Traffic will be detoured around downtown via Smith Street from the east and S. O'Neil Street from the west.

From West Main Street: Traffic will be routed south on S O'Neil Street to W Horne Street and right onto S Fayetteville Street to Hamby Street; Left onto S Lombard Street and right onto E Second Street to the end at E Main Street.

From US 70/East Main Street: Traffic will be routed to Smith Street and left onto S Lombard Street to Hamby Street; From Hamby Street right onto S Fayetteville Street, left onto W Horne Street and right onto S O'Neil Street with a left onto W Main Street or straight onto N O'Neil Street.

Please note that E Second Street from Lombard to Fayetteville will be open only to local traffic due to water/sewer improvements.

Any vehicles parked on E Main Street (from Smith Street to O'Neil Street) after the 5:30 pm road closure will be towed.

Handicapped Parking will be available at the Town Square via the O'Neil Street entrance

As with most special events, parking can be difficult to find adjacent to the event, so please plan to walk several blocks. However, here are some additional areas to try:

E First Street from O'Neil Street to Church Street
E Front Street from O'Neil Street to Fayetteville Street

Lee's Produce Has Christmas Trees & Santa Visits!

Lee's Produce at 401 W Main Street has the best selection and the most Christmas trees in Clayton! Prices start in the low $30 range and there is a $5 off coupon in the Clayton News Star. Lee's Produce also has Hot cider, cooked collards, candy and shelled pecans. They are open Monday-Friday form 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and Sunday from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.

Santa Claus will visit Lee's Produce on Saturday, November 28 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm and Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Lee's Produce - also offers local dairy products and produce. 550-8425



And check out their new sleigh!

Think Clayton Think Downtown on Black Friday and Beyond!

Shop downtown at locally owned and operated businesses this holiday season and support the local economy and community! Here are a few:

Fancy That Gift Boutique
120 East Main Street
(919) 550-2946

Fancy That Gifts & More is open from 6 AM to 6 PM on Black Friday. They will be giving away free gifts for the first 20 customers! We will also be serving muffins and mimosas, and coffee, in the morning! There will be great deals all day but extra super specials from 6 AM to 8 AM!

(photo: some early morning customers!)

Primal Elements holiday soaps are now in! Fancy That just received a new shipment of quilted make-up bags, duffle bags, and lunch totes! Pouchees (purse organizers) should be in by Friday! If you have not already purchased your Elf on the Shelf, get them while they last! Once they sell out of what is in stock, there is a wait-list to get more! More everyday gifts will also be arriving over the next few weeks!

Upcoming Dates: For your holiday shopping convenience, during the month of December Fancy That will be open until 8 pm every Thursday and Friday and from 1 pm to 5 pm on Sundays.

December 3rd- Clayton downtown tree lighting
December 3rd - 5th- Christmas Shoppe

Fancy That offers custom gift baskets, holiday wrapping and local delivery!

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Purses Unlimited Inc.
420 E Main Street
550-1021

Receive a coupon for $10.00 off any purchase of $55.00 or more on FRIDAY ONLY! $5.00 off any purchase of $35.00 through Christmas.

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Lee's Produce
401 W Main Street
(919)550-8425


A great variety of the Best Christmas Trees in the state as well as local produce and much more.









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Elmore Furniture
225 E Main Street
(919) 553-6294
www.elmorefurnitureco.com

Sealy Mattress Sale Two Weeks Only!
Holiday Home Sale - Best Home Furnishings

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Awards and Engravables, Inc
327 E. Main Street
P:(919)553-1711
F: (919)553-1712
www.awardsandengravables.com

Awards and Engravables will be collecting nonperishable food items for Clayton Area Ministries. Items can be dropped off at the store from 9:30am - 5:30pm Monday through Friday and they will be delivered. This is from now until December 23!

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2009 Clayton Christmas Village & Tree Lighting Schedule

Here's the schedule of events and activities for the Tree Lighting on December 3. Be sure to check back for updates!

Schedule of Performances/Activities

6:00 pm Business Open House Begins Downtown
6:00 pm Doggie Costume Contest at Doggie Do’z, 113 E First St
6:00 pm Live Nativity at Fancy That!, 120 E Main St
6:15 pm Doggie Parade up Main Street To Cider House Studio, 436 E Main St
6:15 pm Lipscomb Day Care Chorus at Main Street Stage
6:20 pm Awarding of Doggie Costume Prizes at Cider House Studio, 436 E Main St
6:30 pm River Dell Elementary Chorus at Main Street Stage
6:30 pm Horne UMC Handbells and Choir at Blackley’s Printing, 229 E Main St
6:30 pm Scott McCreery, Clayton Idol Winner at Chamber of Commerce Steps, 301 E Main St
6:45 pm Riverwood Elementary Chorus at Main Street Stage
7:00 pm West Clayton Elementary Chorus at Main Street Stage
7:15 pm Cooper Elementary Chorus at Main Street Stage
7:30 pm Turning Point Dance Studio at Main Street Stage
7:30 pm Clayton Middle School Jazz Band at Town Square
7:35 pm Youth Choir New Trinity MBC at Main Street Stage
7:50 pm Clayton School of Dance at Main Street Stage
8:00 pm Clayton High Marching Band marches to Town Square for Tree Lighting!
8:15 pm TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY at TOWN SQUARE
• DDA Chair Edward Knight - Welcome & Introductions at Town Square Stage
• Welcome from Mayor Jody McLeod and NBC-17 News Anchor Melanie Sanders Welcome
• Storefront Decoration Winners
• Clayton High School Chorus
8:30 pm Christmas Tree Lighting

Entertainment and events will be provided throughout the evening at various locations:

• Doggie Costume Pet Parade begins at 6:00 pm at Doggie Do'z 113 E First St. (553-5959 for more info)
• Pet photos with “Santa Paws” from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Cider House Studio (436 E Main St) $5 donation to benefit the Johnston County Animal Protection League. (Sponsored by Robinson Animal Hospital)
• Clayton Historical Association will provide holiday refreshments at 307 E Main St. (Clayton Steakhouse)
• Clayton Visual Arts will feature their Annual Wee-Masterpiece Ornament Exhibit & Sale inside the Chamber of Commerce (301 E Main St.)

From The Flipside...

Lunch Specials

Tortilla Soup (yum yum...really delicious!)
$5.00 Stimulus Burgers (while supplies last...)
Grilled Chicken Parmesan on a ciabatta roll with your choice of a side.

Dinner Features

3 Cheese Mac and Cheese baked with ham and peas...cheddar, mozzarella and pepper jack with bread and a side salad
Grilled Center Cut Sirloin Steak with hierloom potatoes and fresh vegetables with bread
Tuesdays and Wednesday
5:00 to 6:30
!!!Early Bird Special!!!
15% off any Entree' (including the above dinner features)
Dine In Only
Wednesdays - 1/2 price wine by the glass night!
CLOSED THURSDAY
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Don't forget to pick up some freshly roasted (locally), organically grown...fair trade coffee from us!
Thanksgiving is not complete without a great cup of coffee.
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Tuesday Night: Open Mic with Tracy Wiebeck hosting.
Great Fun all around...come and join in...bring an instrument

This Saturday - Thundern' Blues
December 9th - Trivia Night
December 11th - Dread34

Schedule that cartered event now. A small gathering to a large reception, we can provide you with a complete package.
Give us a call: 553-0123

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“Christmas Village & Tree Lighting” Planned for Downtown Clayton on December 3

On December 3, just a week after Thanksgiving, downtown Clayton will be transformed into a Christmas Village with decorated storefronts, holiday shopping and a merry attitude!

This is the third year that Clayton’s Main Street will close for 2-1/2 hours of music, holiday cheer, business open house and the traditional tree lighting on the Town Square. “Christmas Village & Tree Lighting” will be from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm on December 3, organized by the Promotion Committee of the Clayton Downtown Development Association (CDDA).

The Tree Lighting ceremony will end at 8:30 pm this year due to comments from the public. “The event ended a little later last year so people would have more time to arrive and enjoy the festivities,” according to CDDA President Ed Knight. “But the overwhelming sentiment was that it was just too long, so we’re returning to an earlier close so the young children can enjoy the event before bedtime.”

Dance and choral performances by local students, local churches and others, the live nativity as well as the Tree Lighting ceremony are the main focus of the event. But, Mr. Knight noted, “The main focus is to bring the activities to the street and let people in Clayton know about the wonderful opportunities available in downtown Clayton.” All of the downtown restaurants will be open that night.

Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod will be the Master of Ceremonies and he will be accompanied by celebrity MC, Melanie Sanders, evening news anchor at NBC 17, who will stroll through downtown with the mayor prior to the Tree Lighting ceremony.

Another celebrity guest, Santa Claus, will be in downtown Clayton all night and will eventually make his way to the Town Square in a horse-drawn carriage for the Tree Lighting!

Dance and choral performances by local students, local churches and others, the live nativity as well as the Tree Lighting ceremony are the main focus of the event. But, Mr. Knight noted, “The main focus is to bring the activities to the street and let people in Clayton know about the wonderful opportunities available in downtown Clayton.” All of the downtown restaurants will be open that night.

Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod will be the Master of Ceremonies and he will be accompanied by celebrity MC, Melanie Sanders, evening news anchor at NBC 17, who will stroll through downtown with the mayor prior to the Tree Lighting ceremony.

Another celebrity guest, Santa Claus, will be in downtown Clayton all night and will eventually make his way to the Town Square in a horse-drawn carriage for the Tree Lighting!

The Clayton High School Players Proudly Present Guys and Dolls

Relive the magic of the streets of New York City as the Damon Runyon classic Guys and Dolls takes the stage this weekend November 19, 20 and 21, 2009 at the Clayton High School Auditorium.

Nearly 60 years after the original musical production appeared on Broadway, this inspiring and timeless story will be performed for you right here in Clayton.

It’s not just a feel-good story, either – it’s a feel good night. Those who purchase tickets are asked to join the mission to support local food pantries by bringing your canned goods to any of the performances.

Come out and see how these kids have poured their hearts into creating a special and entertaining performance for the community.

Tickets:

Adults: $10

Clayton High School Students and Children 12 and under: $6

Don’t wait to get your tickets – seating is limited.

You can get your tickets in the school office.

Local Authors, Illustrators at Library Saturday

This Saturday, Nov. 21 is "Local Authors and Illustrators Day" at the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library featuring five authors and two illustrators who will be signing books and meeting the public.

All seven--who between them have an impressive collection of children's books, novels and non-fiction--are from Clayton or surrounding communities.

"I really didn't realize how many authors and illustrators we have in the area," said Historian Pam Baumgartner. "We expect that each one of them will bring in different people, so we hope to have a crowd."

The authors are: Lisa Pelton, Jodi Grubbs, Judith Hoffman and Evelyn Lemar. The illustrators are: Dale Hardin and Rebecca Anne Honeycutt

The event is scheduled for 10 am to 2 pm.

The Library usually has events of this type in conjunction with their semi-annual book sale but decided earlier this year to split them into two events.

For more information, please give the Library a call at 919-553-5542.

Right Angles Custom Framing & Art

Right Angles Custom Framing and Art
401 E. Main St.
Clayton, NC 27520
919-553-2486
Janet Lowry owner
Kelly Ryder side kick

Locally owned and operated,custom picture framing, glass replacement, mats cut on site ready made frames in standard sizing(8x10, 11x14), Italian inlaid wood frames

Tom Gallo sports prints, military/vet prints, photography prints

Original art: Gail O'Neil, Jani Prete, Janna Williams

NC pottery: Lori Anderson
also, jewelry, raku pottery ornaments, mobiles by Linda Adams, hand made scarves, beautiful hand made tables, clocks

you name it...we probably have it!

closed Mon
Tues: 10-7
Wed-Fri.: 10-6
Sat: 10-1
or call for an appointment

Fancy That! Holiday Open House this Saturday & Sunday

Please join us for our Holiday Open House for specials, refreshments and free gift with purchase of $50 or more!

THIS Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Another important event to mark on your calendar is November 27th, Black Friday! Fancy That will be open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM!!!!!!! We will be serving muffins and mimosas for the early birds, and of course coffee!

And yet another date to remember- Thursday, December 3rd will be Clayton's Third Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting starting at 6:00 PM with downtown business open house, storefront decorating contest, visit from Santa Claus, live nativity scene, doggie costume contest, live music and ending with a community tree lighting on the square at 8:30 PM.

Also, check out the attachment for information on the Holiday Shoppe featuring works by Jana Williams and Jan Homestead!! (December 3rd-5th)

Remember that Fancy That offers a large assortment of gift ideas, ornaments and decor along with free gift wrapping and personal shopping help. Don't forget to come fill out your wish list to get what you want for the holiday season or any other upcoming events! The wish list is also great for long-distance family and friends as they can call and pick something out for you from your list, pay by phone, and we will wrap it up and deliver or ship it! We are also offering a gift wrapping service this holiday season. For a fee, you can bring in any gift from anywhere (other than DeWaynes ) and we will wrap it up special for you! In most cases, we ask that you leave your items to be gift wrapped and picked up at a later time as it is a busy season for us.

Elf on the Shelf, along with Elf Activity Book and Elf Skirt, are due in by Thursday in time for this weekend's Open House!

For the UNC fan in your life, we have Roy Williams book "Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court." Make sure you come get one for a great holiday gift!

Also on the way are Primal Elements holiday soaps!! If you have not tried this soap yet, you are missing out!

Hope to see you all this weekend!!!!

ps. Milo will be dressed up for the holidays and he would love to see you!!

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Fancy That Gift Boutique
120 East Main Street
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-2946

From the Flipside...

Lunch Specials

$5.00 Stimulus Burgers - lettuce, tomato, onions..your choice of cheese and regular fries - $5.00

$6.00 Grilled Cheese Sandwich with your choice of either a bowl of chicken noodle soup or Chili

$7.00 Pesto Chicken on a Ciabatta roll with provolone cheese, tomato, mixed greens and roasted red peppers.
Your choice of a side.

Dinner Features

Pasta - Fettucini tossed with portabella mushrooms, roasted garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers and shallots in a pink
vodka cream sauce. Served with a side salad and bread.

Steak Feature - Bourbon glazed 8 oz. Center Cut Sirloin served with heirloom home fries & a veggie

Tuesdays and Wednesday
5:00 to 6:30
Early Bird Special
15% off any Entree' (including the above dinner features)
Dine In Only
Wednesdays - 1/2 price wine by the glass night!
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Open Mic Tonight - 8:30Karaoke Thursday
MikeMickXer on Friday
energizing rockabilly, reggae, funk, blues, R&B and rock & roll
Schedule that cartered event now. A small gathering to a large reception, we can provide you with a complete package.
Give us a call: 553-0123